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JUNIOR SCHOOL Independent thinkers LA P' TITE ÉCOLE Voices of the future SENIOR SCHOOL + WEST CAMPUS Certified French Masters In the same spirit of intellectual drive and achievement, just a few steps away at the Junior School, Grade 5 students gathered around posters and display stations for their PYP Exhibition Project. In the vein of their older peers' academic pursuits, these young learners were eager to share their own discoveries for this year's theme of "How the World Works." Groups chose meaningful topics like climate change, medical innovation, pollution and AI, raising questions that feel especially relevant, and even urgent, in today's world. Some groups even connected their inquiries to their own family lives or cultural background. What stood out this year was the students' independence, as they reached out to experts and led the interviews themselves. It proved to be a challenge that the Grade 5s embraced with confidence, explaining their process with excitement. Through it, they became more thoughtful and reflective of the world in which they are growing up. In the halls of the Senior School, a sense of determination rang as students, joined by their peers from the West Campus, prepared to celebrate a significant academic milestone. This year, 200 students from Grade 6 to Level III successfully earned their Diplôme d'études en langue française (DELF), the official French-language certification granted by the French Ministry of Education. For the third consecutive year, TFS has offered students the opportunity to take the DELF on campus, with participation continuing to rise significantly year after year. This external certification assesses students' reading, listening, speaking and writing skills, serving as a clear testament to the strength and excellence of French-language learning at TFS. As participation in the DELF continues to grow each year, so too does the confidence and fluency with which students express themselves, both within and beyond the classroom. At La p'tite école, a new initiative sounded through the classrooms. It picked up the young voices of storytellers and interviewers, it was time for La p'tite Radio, the Grade 1 podcast project. Each student selected their own topic, conducted research and wrote scripts, resulting in three full episodes of original, collaborative content. Whether introducing their favourite books or interviewing a guest, these students weren't just speaking, they were connecting to a broader multimedia-driven world. This project aimed to develop their oral and written skills and also integrate their media literacy skills through teaching them how to create content for a specific audience and how to use digital tools for communication purposes. These skills are key to shaping the early stages of students' academic development as well as empowering them to be responsible digital citizens in an increasingly digitalized society. Thrive Through Learning 5 TFS